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Lighting the Graveyard
Like most things it has been a gradual process. I have noticed it growing in popularity. Then the other night it became really evident, the lighting of the cemetery. I was driving home after nine at night,pretty darn late for me… Continue reading
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Man Down
It has been a gradual process. It began when man moved into the cave. It started innocently enough, honey drag me over there ! Soon it was move that rock over there so we can have a better view of… Continue reading
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Time
We can not see time, only observe it’s passing. What was here is gone, a part of the past. Time passes slowly and quickly . When we are young, time travels slowly. As we age the time speeds up. Time… Continue reading
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Making Memories
I’ll be leaving for a short vacation this morning. We are going with my son and his family to Myrtle Beach,South Carolina. Off for a few days of fun in the sun. I’m always amazed at the amount of work… Continue reading
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Aunt Frances
Today my thoughts wandered to an old neighbor and friend. Francis Rollings. Aunt Frances we called her, although she was was no relation at all. She was just a kindly lady that lived just up the road from us. I can just… Continue reading
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Opportunity Knocking
Not being much of a financial person I am confused by some things. I was listening to the news about the sale of Facebook stock. Apparently you can buy a share of stock for $38.00. There is much excitement about it. They… Continue reading
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In Touch
Who is in touch with whom ? I have been listening with interest to the political campaigns. Each candidate accusing the other of being out of touch. Mitt and Barack. I did like it better when the names of the candidates where more like… Continue reading
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Future Hope
A while back I joined the Caroline County Historical Society. The Greensboro chapter. I live just across the street from the museum and the Log Cabin that we own. We have another building in the process of restoration as well… Continue reading
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Who are You ?
My wife’s sister is going to be a Grandmother for the first time. She is trying to decide what she would like to be called. Grandma,Nana or Mom Mom. I remember that decision when I made it. I decided upon Grandpa. My own… Continue reading
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Getting Prepared
I have sometimes wondered why I got this sudden interest in history. When I was younger and still living at home history surrounded me but I ignored it. Those old folks always talking about things from years ago. You cares about all… Continue reading